HeyRuaHow to say “darkness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dorchadas
- English:
- darkness, obscurity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUR-ukh-uh-dus” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəxəd̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dorchadais, an dorchadais (e.g. titim an dorchadais, the fall of darkness)
What does “dorchadas” mean?
“Dorchadas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- darkness
- The absence of light, as at night or in a room with no lamp.Also: dark, dimness, gloom.
“Dorchadas” with the article
Here is dorchadas after the article (an t-alt).
“Dorchadas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dorchadas, the Irish word for darkness.
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Darkness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for darkness?
The Irish for darkness is dorchadas (pronounced “DUR-ukh-uh-dus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean obscurity.
How do you pronounce dorchadas in Irish?
Dorchadas is said like “DUR-ukh-uh-dus” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəxəd̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does dorchadas have a plural?
No plural form is given for dorchadas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dorchadas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dorchadas can mean darkness or obscurity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dorchadas change to dhorchadas or ndorchadas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dorchadas becomes mo dhorchadas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndorchadas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dorchadas and dorchacht?
Both mean darkness; dorchadas is the usual everyday word, while dorchacht more often suggests dimness or obscurity as a quality.
